Weather Blog

Monday Weather Update

September 26, 2016

We have already had quite a bit of rain today and I am expecting a line of showers and storms to move through again later this evening. The good news is once that line moves through we will be on the front edge of what will be cooler more seasonable weather in the county.

Sunday Weather Update

September 25, 2016

The forecast today is going to be a bit tricky. We will see a cold front stall in the area. Depending on where it stalls will be key on who gets highs in the 70's and who gets highs in the low to mid 80's right here in the county.

 

Saturday Weather Update

September 24, 2016

We are going to see our 46th day this year with a high of 90º or more here in Rowan County as the high temp will top out around 90º

 

 

Friday Weather Update

September 23, 2016

Things will start to look up this afternoon instead of the gloomy skies w have seen this morning. Clouds will start to break and the sun will come out. If you are heading out to the football games tonight things should feel pretty good!

 

Drought Update

September 22, 2016

Abnormally dry conditions continue around the county as we continue to be in desperate need of rainfall

 

The weekly drought monitor is out and no changes in the conditions.

 

Thursday Weather Update

September 22, 2016

We have already had some light rain falling around the county this morning and those isolated chances will start to diminish as we move through the day.

 

The high today will top out around 80º

 

A look back at Hurricane Hugo

September 21, 2016

It has been 27 years since Hurricane Hugo made it's landfall in the state of South Carolina. That event was single handedly the main reason I fell in love with weather. The fact that the storm brought so much power that was unforeseen to the county and the area.

Wednesday Weather Update

September 21, 2016

We are midway through the week and are certainly in desperate need of rain. The good news is we may see some rain today. The bad news is it is not going to be much

 

The high today will top out at around 79º

 

Tuesday Weather Update

September 20, 2016

Isolated rain showers on the menu again today so keep the rain gear handy just in case. Let's take a look at what you can expect when you are out and about around the county today.

 

The high will top out around 82º

 

Monday Weather Update

September 19, 2016

The good news is we are finally seeing some isolated light showers around the county. It's not going to be enough to break the abnormal drought conditions we are currently in but at this point we just need any rain we can get!

 

The high today will top out around 83º